I use starter fluid and have never had a problem . Spin the engine over a couple of times then give it a little . Use it like smelling salts and don't over do it .
Little bit of gas in the carb and away she goes. I like the
idea of gas/oil mix . I never thought of that,I will try it
on the ones that have sat all winter ,thanks. Ed
I've used brake cleaner in the shop for many, many years. At the dealer, it was not uncommon to get your ass sprayed at the parts counter as a joke, the burn would last all day. With that said, it is pretty nasty stuff as the MSDS clearly points out. It should "never" be combusted.
Although this chemical is a great solvent, it is far from great for people. Tetrachloroethylene carries a range of serious health and safety risks through both short-term and long-term exposure to the chemical. People are most at risk of illness and injury when they regularly handle or are directly exposed to Tetrachloroethylene in its liquid and gas state. An example would be a workshop mechanic who uses brake cleaner aerosols routinely. In addition to the significant risks Tetrachloroethylene carries, the substance becomes an extremely poisonous gas called Phosgene when it is heated to temperatures above 315 degrees Celsius. This means that a workplace that uses brake cleaner AND ALSO uses extreme heat on the premises (such as welding) is a seriously dangerous place to be.
I heard a similiar story involving single stage paint. Apparantly, a regular charcol mask does not stop the isocyanites from getting into your nervous system. Its a cumulative thing so you feel fine, until suddenly you don't. Freaks me out cause our bodyshop used the stuff for a long time and you could smell it throughout the shop.
I heard a similiar story involving single stage paint. Apparantly, a regular charcol mask does not stop the isocyanites from getting into your nervous system. Its a cumulative thing so you feel fine, until suddenly you don't. Freaks me out cause our bodyshop used the stuff for a long time and you could smell it throughout the shop.
Please check your facts.... Isocyanates do infact irritate skin can lead to dermatitis, asthma like symptoms and lung inflammation.
If you're mask doesn't fit properly or the charcoal filter is old then You are putting your lungs at risk . proper clothing would help too.
I worked with a guy who had no idea of what it was and said it was making plants grow with two flowers and causes turret like symptoms.
If you worried. Maybe work for a mechanic shop careful of asbestos break pads though. Or exhaust fumes.
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My bad, should have been clearer, full air system and body suit is recomended for single stage as it will permeate through exposed skin, ears, eyes etc. Yes, things have changed a lot since then. We had asbestos on the pipes in the shop and the painters used a basic face mask that did not protect very well. Most did not live past 50. I remember in the early 80's the government gave a grant to seal the place up with a new "miracle insulation". It was called Urea Formaldehyde, that fixed everything! LOL The building was torn down a few years after.
